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Occasion

Definitions:

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The term "occasion" refers to a particular event, situation, or circumstance that gives rise to the need or opportunity for something to happen or be done.

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Examples:

1. On special occasions like birthdays, we usually celebrate with a cake and gifts.

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In some regions, "occasion" can also refer to an ideal or suitable moment that calls for or invites a particular action or activity. It is often used in a metaphorical sense.

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Examples:

1. Seizing the occasion, she asked him to go on a date.

2. The deadline extension provided me with the occasion to revise my work thoroughly.